_{07th December, 2025}

Our client, based in Sydney CBD, is seeking a motivated Finance Officer to support the smooth running of their daily finance operations. This role works closely with internal stakeholders and plays an important part in ensuring accurate invoicing, compliant financial processes, and timely reporting across the organisation.

You’ll be hands-on with core finance tasks including processing invoices, managing accounts payable, completing reconciliations, monitoring student fees, and maintaining accurate records. The right person is organised, proactive, and comfortable managing deadlines while supporting staff, students, and external partners with clear and professional communication.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys day-to-day financial operations, values accuracy, and wants to contribute to a high-performing, fast-paced education environment. The role is full-time and permanent, based in the CBD, with the option to work from home one day per week. We are also open to candidates available for a 3-month temporary assignment to support workload during the recruitment process.
  
Key Responsibilities:

• Generate accurate student invoices, apply scholarships, manage amendments, and monitor outstanding fees
• Record and allocate student fee collections in the Student Management System and General Ledger
• Process student refunds and maintain compliant documentation
• Verify and process agent commission and bonuses
• Manage accounts payable including operational expenses, licensing fees, contract teacher payments, reimbursements, and other college-related invoices
• Prepare management reports on revenue and expenses, including analysis to support decision-making
• Complete weekly bank reconciliations and record monthly credit card expenses
• Provide timely reporting on collections, outstanding fees, refunds, and commission
• Maintain accurate financial records and support documentation of finance processes
• Assist with system and process improvements within the finance function
• Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders including students, agents, and staff

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounting, including AP, reconciliations, reporting, and use of ERP systems
• Experience using Technology One is highly desirable 
• Experience working in the education sector is preferred but not essential 
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel
• Able to work autonomously, meet deadlines, and manage a varied workload
• Customer-focused and committed to continuous improvement
• Experience working within a changing or fast-evolving business

Benefits:

• Sydney CBD location
• Hybrid working options - 1 day from home
• Collaborative, supportive working environment
• Opportunity to work across diverse functions within the education sector
• Professional growth through varied financial responsibilities

Tidal Recruitment Partners have been engaged to recruit this role. Please apply via the advertisement; applications will be reviewed as they are received.

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